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On the Cover: Nancy Nightingale (Squamish) is the owner and manger of the Khot-La-Cha Art Gallery and Gift Shop (p. 38) in North Vancouver. Her mother opened the shop in 1969, helping to spark the ongoing cultural and economic revival of her people. See story beginning p. 36. Photo by Kitty Leaken.


FEATURES

California Missions: A Mixed Legacy
The establishment of Catholic missions by Spanish authorities in California forever altered the face of the region and brought traumatic changes to its Native peoples, yet was not without some redeeming effects. We take look at the overall California mission history, offer details on San Antonio de Pala and the life of Coast Miwok Native rebel leader Estanislao, and provide visitor information for the 21 missions still standing today. By David J. McLaughlin.

Get Out! Resorts Flourishing in Indian Country
Native-owned resorts can now stand shoulder to shoulder with America’s finest lodgings. We tour nine of North America’s best Indian resorts and provide details on an additional 15 outstanding resort destinations coast to coast. By Liz Hill (Ojibwe).

In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: Renewal & Renaissance in British Columbia
The First Nations around Vancouver, British Columbia are undergoing a cultural, economic and spiritual renewal, as seen in this look at a handful of tribal destinations in this stunningly beautiful region. By Daniel Gibson. Plus, details on visiting many of the region’s rich Native heritage sites. by Michelle Newman. Photos by Kitty Leaken.

Following Ancient Footsteps: An Archaeological Tour of Forgotten Southwest Gems
A thumbnail guide to overlooked archaeological gems of the Southwest, including the Gila Cliff Dwellings, Hovenweep National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Chimney Rock, Pueblo Grande and Tonto
National Monument. By Edward J. Guarino.

A Confluence of Cultures: Standing Bear Center
A cultural center in Ponca City, Oklahoma paints a fascinating picture of the life of the great Ponca leader Standing Bear, as well as the culture and history of the region’s Native peoples. By Colleen Fliedner.

Travel Directory
A compilation of places of interest for visitors to Indian Country.


DEPARTMENTS

On The Wind
A totem pole in Alaska casts shame on Exxon as the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill approaches; the Santa Fe Film Festival screens numerous Native-themed works; and a brief profile of poet, speaker and artist Ron Colombe (Lakota). Also, other important news in the arts, education, the environment, business, politics, sports, health and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.

Happening
The annual Art Under the Oaks Festival of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee, Oklahoma attracts many of the finest artists of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muskogee Creek and Seminole peoples. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America.  By Daniel Gibson.

Museums
The new Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum near Sells, Arizona presents the art, history and spirit of its people in their own proud voice. Also, notes on other museum exhibitions coast to coast. By Wendy Weston (Diné).

Galleries
Waddell Trading Company of Scottsdale, Arizona has an asset few other sources of fine Native jewelry possess: its own turquoise mine! Also, brief looks at other Native-oriented galleries throughout the continent. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).

Books
A summary of recent and classic travel books focused on Indian lands and places, including American Indian Places: A Historical Guidebook; The Navajo Nation: A Visitor’s Guide; A Wabanaki Guide to Maine: A Visitor’s Guide to Native American Culture in Maine; Native Roads: The Complete Motoring Guide to the Navajo and Hopi Nations; Pueblos of the Rio Grande: A Visitor’s Guide; Native Peoples of the Northwest: A Traveler’s Guide to Land, Art, and Culture; Traveling Indian Arizona; and Florida Native American Heritage Trail.  By Debra Utacia Krol (Salinan/Esselen).

Music
We join Jimmy Carl Black in one of his final interviews, discussing his time with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention as "the Indian in the band." By j. poet.

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